City

Auburn, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawnee County  ·  Kansas

👥3,044Population
💰$85,878Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$239,400Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 0%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic15.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate586 (34.1%)
Some College217 (12.6%)
Associates174 (10.1%)
Bachelors161 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree572 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,878 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$239,400 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units1,161
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Auburn, KS

Auburn is a city in Kansas, located in Shawnee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,044 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Auburn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,878 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $884 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.35%).

Auburn, KS offers residents above-average earning potential within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66402 3,044 $85,878 $239,400 $884 2.0% 42.6% 80.2%